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Month: December 2012

Christmas Day count down

Posted on December 13, 2012February 23, 2015 by jenny

Not long now until the big day so I’m beginning to draw up a mental check list for what to do next. The personalised cards have been signed and sent, the presents wrapped and delivered, the decorations taken out of the loft and we’ve all come down with colds and a stomach bug. Bah humbug!…

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Elefun & Friends giveaway

Posted on December 12, 2012December 21, 2012 by jenny

A couple of weeks ago the children and I were invited along to the Rainforest Cafe to find out more about four new toys in the Elefun & Friends range aimed at preschoolers from Hasbro. The toddler had his face painted like a giraffe (his favourite animal) and they both had a lovely time, playing with…

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Film review: Ice Age 4: Continental Drift

Posted on December 12, 2012October 25, 2024 by jenny

The world’s most beloved prehistoric herd is back and this time they’re setting off on a hilarious high seas adventure!  ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT sailed into stores on the 10th December, available in Triple Play, Blu-ray 3D & DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. We love the Ice Age films and this all-new…

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Red and white candy wreath

Posted on December 11, 2012October 21, 2013 by jenny

I can’t believe it’s two weeks until Christmas. I felt so organised until I realised I hadn’t made half the decorations I wanted to. This evening I made a yarn wreath which was top of my list. It was a great project to do, especially as I didn’t need to buy anything. I covered the…

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Viakal made my bathroom sparkle!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by jenny

I’m the first to admit that cleaning and housekeeping take a back seat in my household. I’d much rather spend time with the children than worry about the state of the house. I received an email which made me laugh! “To showcase how effective Viakal really is, we would love for you to put your…

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Handmade Christmas decorations

Posted on December 10, 2012April 5, 2014 by jenny

This year I have two little people who I really want to make Christmas special for. I know Christmas doesn’t have to be about spending lots of money but I may have been a bit silly with the amount of presents they have! Fortunately I also love to save money where I can which is…

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My (charity shopping) wish list

Posted on December 10, 2012July 7, 2016 by jenny

We all have them. Those items that make our heart beat just a little bit faster when we see them on a shelf in a charity shop. We’re currently in Devon which for me is charity shop heaven. Although we’re only here for a weekend, over the summer we went glamping for a week (which…

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Win a £50 hamper from Hipp Organic

Posted on December 9, 2012December 18, 2012 by jenny

Worried how you’ll get through Christmas with the children? Fear not, HiPP Organic have created their Top 10 Tips which will help you have an enjoyable Christmas and make it to January in one piece! 1. Set a present budget for baby and stick to it! They’ll probably be more interested in the boxes and…

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A very long day

Posted on December 7, 2012December 10, 2012 by jenny

Today was a very long day as we drove to Devon to visit family. Travelling for 5 hours with a 1 and 2 year old is not fun!A couple of things kept us sane:   Snacking on the new Kingsmill Fruit & Fibre bread on the way. The range consists of Fruit & Fibre loaves,…

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